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Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has expressed immense joy over her nomination for the prestigious 2025 Yachine Trophy. The 24-year-old sees the recognition as a culmination of consistent hard work and an inspiration for African goalkeepers.
Key Points:
- Nnadozie becomes the first African goalkeeper to be nominated for the Yachine Trophy.
- She joins Spain’s Cata Coll, Germany’s Ann-Katrin Berger, England’s Hannah Hampton, and the Netherlands’ Daphne van Domselaar in the running.
- The goalkeeper credited her success to prayers, hard work, and consistency.
- Nnadozie’s 2025 recognition follows her key role in Paris FC's Coupe de France victory and Nigeria's 2024 WAFCON win.
- She was named Goalkeeper of the Tournament at WAFCON 2024, keeping four clean sheets in six matches.
- Nnadozie encouraged other African goalkeepers to continue striving for excellence, urging them to "never stop."
- Her achievement boosts African representation in global football awards, reflecting the continent's growing strength in women’s football.
Chiamaka Nnadozie's nomination marks a historic moment for African football, symbolizing the power of dedication and encouraging future stars to reach global heights.
Sources: Soccernet.ng
